New Hampshire § 265-19 - Section 265:19 When Overtaking on the Right is Permitted.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 265-19 — Section 265:19 When Overtaking on the Right is Permitted., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 265-19. Section 265:19 When Overtaking on the Right is Permitted.
The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass on the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions: I. When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn; II. Upon a roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for 2 or more lines of vehicles moving lawfully in the direction being traveled by the overtaking vehicle; III. The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting such movement in safety. Such movement shall not be made by driving off the roadway.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 265-19
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 265-19 cover?
Section 265-19 ("Section 265:19 When Overtaking on the Right is Permitted.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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